HC Deb 04 December 1974 vol 882 c520W
34. Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce measures to abolish the rating system and replace it by a more equitable method of taxation geared to modern conditions and requirements.

Mr. Crosland

I have set up a committee of inquiry under the chairmanship of Mr. Frank Layfield, QC, to review the whole future of local government finance.